About AnarCon
Founded in 2015 on the principles of self-reliance and non-aggression, AnarCon is a celebration of liberty, self-expression, and knowledge sharing. It’s a place to connect with like-minded individuals, learn something new, share skills, and have a little fun.
Grab your camping gear, bathing suit, guns for the range, and road trip buddy, and join us in celebrating AnarCon’s 7th year!
Agorists, Artists, and Educators Welcome!
Anyone is welcome to set up a booth or table and bring your wares. There are no vendor fees! If you’re interested in participating, please email info@anarcon.com with information regarding your business or wares. We can add you to the vendor list.
If you’re an artist and would like to share your talents, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you spin fire, play music, dance, or perform spoken word, please email info@anarcon.com and we can add you to our program.
If you’d like to put together a workshop, teach a class, or share a skill, we’d love to provide space and time for you to present. Please email info[at]anarcon[dot]com with information regarding your presentation.
Honey Badger Burn
The honey badger is our mascot, and rightfully so! Every year we come together as a community to build an effigy in honor of the past year. Then we burn it! It’s a practice of release of renewal (plus it looks cool). Building the badger is a group process and anyone can pitch in. Look for Burn Captain, Michael, for instructions on where to start building and how to safely contribute. Bring something to burn or come ready to help build.
Target Range
Remember when we said to bring your guns? We weren't kidding! On Saturday we roll out as a group to practice the art of self-defense. Arms Master, Kurt will meet with everyone beforehand to provide a firearms safety course, shooting tips, and lessons to newbies. He's also the person to go to if you're interested in building your own gun. So if you've never fired a gun before this is the perfect place and opportunity with friends to learn how.
Location
AnarCon takes place at Camp 6 at The Cove Camground in Gore, Virginia. The Cove is a privately owned, certified tree farm and features 3,000 acres of mountain, water, and forests for recreation. It boasts a lake and beach, bathrooms, rental cabins, target range, and trails for motorcycles, ATVs, hiking, and bicycling.
Admission
There is no admission fee for AnarCon, however a general admission fee to The Cove is due at the main office upon arrival. For each 24-hour stay, the fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. No reservations are needed for camping. For those wanting to participate in the target range, there is an additional $10 fee. Range fee wristbands must be purchased on the day of shooting.
The Program
This is AnarCon’s tentative schedule. It will continue to fill out leading up to the event, so check back often!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6TH
- 6 p.m. | Meet & Greet Mixer. Provided by the Lysander Spooner Whiskey Brigade. In memory of champion of liberty, Daniel Gryson, all drinks are free! Come pick up your commemorative anarcon tee, too.
- 8 p.m. | Open Mic on Stage. Welcomes all to share a song, spoken word, speech, presentation, or even comedy. No registration needed. Just go up on stage.
- J.Com sings "Normie"
- M4 sings Freedom, Alien, and Prophet 4 Profits
- 9 p.m. | DJ Lightspeed takes the stage
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH
- 10 am: Fit to Fight A crash course in improving physical alignment, balance, and efficiency in movement. Chronic pain, fatigue, and weakness are often the results of long-term dysfunctional movement patterns. Attendees will learn key strategies to identify and address these issues in an easy and effective way. This is a fun, hands-on, interactive class for anyone of any fitness level. No prior experience required.
- 11 am: The Circling-Dialogos Workshop Overcome self-deception and tunnel a way through the meaning crisis via time-honored wisdom practices. Isaac, our facilitator will take us from a basic centering technique all the way to the Socratic Dia-Logos (dialogue).
- 12:30 - 2 p.m. | AnarCon Talks
- Michael Shanklin, “Spreading Freedom, Deontological vs Utilitarianism”
- Rachel Blackfyre, "Conscious Market Anarchism: Voting With Your Dollar"
- Michael Tozoni, "The Future is Bitcoin"
- Richard Cheatham, “A Witness to the Planting of the Seed that Became the USA: Pocahontas' Husband John Rolfe Greets New Settlers"
- Peter Quinones
- 2 p.m. | Group photo at the Liberty Stage
- 3:45 p.m. | Ron Paul Militia Meet & Greet. Make some squad friends before range time by the campfire. A firearms workshop will be provided by Arms Master, Kurt
- 4 p.m. | Depart for muster at the Gun Range. Make sure to stop by the main office to pick up a $10 wristband first
- 6 p.m. | Live DJ all night by The Bass Club
- 8:30 p.m. | Honey Badger effigy burn and all night party till sunrise
- 9:30 p.m. | Fireworks!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH
- 10 a.m. | Clean up! Let's leave the campground the same way we found it
- 11 a.m. | The Great Joel Salatin will be joining us! His talk will be on 'Food Security Through Freedom': Much of our society thinks food security and safety come from government oversight, more regulations, and incentive payments. But in truth, this policy created a system of nutrient deficiency, super-bugs, and fragility. The solution is to re-imbed the butcher, baker, and candlestick maker in our food sheds, to Uberize our food system and unleash the innovative entrepreneurial power of choice in food production and processing. "Who owns my body?” is the ultimate question.
Liberty
We are welcoming to anyone who values the Non-Aggression Principle, property rights, and working towards personal discovery.
Self-reliance
We encourage personal growth through learning and honing new skills.
Community
Be part of a growing tribe who value autonomy and cooperation.
Our Guest Speakers
Joel Salatin
The one and only "Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer"! Joel Salatin's talk will be on 'Food Security Through Freedom'.
Michael Tozoni
Michael Tozoni will be giving a talk on 'The Future is Bitcoin.' If you were still on the fence about crypto-currency, or have questions about how any of it works, Michael is the guy to talk to!
Rachel Blackfyre
Rachel Blackfyre will be giving a talk on "Concious Market Anarchism: Voting With Your Dollar"
Our Vendors & Workshops
Vendors and workshops can be found all over the campsite. Our list is starting grow. Message us to be added!
Lysander Spooner Whiskey Brigade
Come get your AnarCon t-shirts! This is also your stop for your free commemorative AnarCon cup and a free themed drink in memory of Daniel Grysen.
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Little Bolivia Cuisine
Bringing you one of Bolivia's favorite dishes - empanada pastries with chicken or beef! Grilling hamburgers and chorizos, too.
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Mutual Aid (12 step) Meeting
A mutual aid (12 step) recovery meeting for those who don't drink or use any other substances. 2pm-3pm, Saturday 8/7/21. By the tents. Look for the sign. Bring a chair.
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3D For 2nd
3D For 2nd with Michael Tozoni. Come check out a demonstration on how to 3D print a gun!
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PRAZ
PRAZ is a (l)ibertarian clubhouse located in Central VA. Come by our table for an assortment of liberty oriented merchandise ranging from bumper stickers, glass pipes, and t-shirts to fireworks and more.
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The Circling-Dailogos
Overcome self-deception and tunnel a way through the meaning crisis via time-honored wisdom practices. Isaac, our facilitator, will take us from a basic centering technique all the way to the Socratic Dia-Logos (dialogue).
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Fit to Fight
A crash course in improving physical alignment, balance, and efficiency in movement. Chronic pain, fatigue, and weakness are often the results of long-term dysfunctional movement patterns. Attendees will learn key strategies to identify and address these issues in an easy and effective way.
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Family-friendly pets welcome
Our Amazing Team
Thank you to the many volunteers that help make AnarCon an unforgettable experience! Below are points of contact who will help make sure your weekend is amazing. If you’re interested in volunteering or helping with scheduled events, please contact info[at]anarcon[dot]com.
Kal
Master of Ceremonies
Your first point of contact for adventure. I'm here to make sure your cup runneth over with one of the best weekends of the year.
Michael
Burn Captain
Let's keep the fire roaring all weekend, especially on burn night. We'll need all the wood you can find for the honey badger effigy.
Ryan
Grand Pyrotechnician
Let's light up the night sky! Seek me out if you have fireworks you'd like to add to the staging area or want to help set them up.
Our Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors for supporting our flagship event.
Message us if you want to help build a future for liberty and be added to our sponsor list and program.
Partner
The Wilson King Podcast
Partner
Libertarian Crusaders
Partner
Cannizzaro Media